Is Denver City High School a good school?

Denver City High School ranks 1253 rd of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Denver City High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 512 students attended Denver City High School.

What is the racial makeup of Denver City High School?

Students at Denver City High School are 85% Hispanic, 13% White, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Denver City High School?

Denver City High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Dodson Pri Elementary : Kelley Elementary Middle : William G Gravitt J H

Denver City High School

Summary:

Denver City High School is a public high school serving 521 students in grades 9-12 in Denver City, Texas, which is part of the Seminole Independent School District (ISD). The school has a significantly higher Hispanic student population compared to the state average, and while it maintains high graduation rates, its academic performance on state tests is generally lower than the state average.

Denver City High School's strengths include its low student-teacher ratio and strong performance among Gifted and Talented students, ranking 356 out of 1,182 Texas high schools in this category. However, the school faces challenges, such as lower test scores in core subjects like Algebra I, Biology, and English I and II Reading, as well as a declining statewide ranking over the past several years. Compared to nearby Seminole High School and Plains High School, Denver City High School generally performs worse on state assessments and has a lower graduation rate.

With nearly half of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Denver City High School faces socioeconomic challenges that may impact academic performance. Addressing the needs of underperforming student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and Special Education students, could be a key focus area for the school to improve its overall performance and better serve its diverse community.

Detail:

Public 9-12

601 Mustang Ave
Denver City, TX 79323-2797

(806) 592-5950

District: Denver City Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1253^rd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,643

Feeder schools for Denver City High School:

Elementary:	Dodson Pri
	Kelley Elementary
Middle:	William G Gravitt J H

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 512

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

85.2%

White:

12.5%

African American:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Denver City High School ranks worse than 63.1% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.18. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Denver City High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (85.2%), White (12.5%), African American (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Denver City High School is 13.9. (See more...)

Compare Denver City High School employs 36.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Denver City High School is $14,643.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Denver City High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Denver City High School 1253^rd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Denver City High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Denver City Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Denver City Independent School District (Isd) 617^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Denver City High School

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Rank History for all students at Denver City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	67.88	430^th	1427	69.9%
2005	64.64	519^th	1429	63.7%
2006	73.40	298^th	1430	79.2%
2007	70.57	402^nd	1497	73.1%
2008	65.80	525^th	1510	65.2%
2009	61.70	662^nd	1539	57.0%
2010	64.12	594^th	1568	62.1%
2011	61.35	749^th	1672	55.2%
2012	53.43	734^th	1603	54.2%
2013	55.85	715^th	1652	56.7%
2014	63.50	561^st	1734	67.6%
2015	68.14	456^th	1743	73.8%
2016	62.17	624^th	1762	64.6%
2017	45.72	858^th	1777	51.7%
2018	49.03	817^th	1797	54.5%
2019	39.13	1151^st	1857	38.0%
2021	51.53	849^th	1861	54.4%
2022	49.55	890^th	1876	52.6%
2023	45.95	1043^rd	1961	46.8%
2024	37.18	1253^rd	1987	36.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Denver City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.57	446^th	1113	59.9%
2019	35.06	692^nd	1136	39.1%
2021	40.93	610^th	1195	49.0%
2022	31.91	818^th	1278	36.0%
2023	23.27	1071^st	1371	21.9%
2024	25.15	1080^th	1435	24.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Denver City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	43.51	638^th	1347	52.6%
2019	58.68	365^th	1357	73.1%
2021	32.64	966^th	1382	30.1%
2022	31.26	1008^th	1418	28.9%
2023	25.81	1204^th	1478	18.5%
2024	24.32	1296^th	1547	16.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Denver City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	55.00	622^nd	1794	65.3%
2019	41.17	1065^th	1818	41.4%
2021	54.23	689^th	1848	62.7%
2022	42.26	1001^st	1847	45.8%
2023	41.88	1042^nd	1897	45.1%
2024	33.74	1230^th	1883	34.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Denver City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	44.51	995^th	1781	44.1%
2019	36.48	1231^st	1798	31.5%
2021	52.79	819^th	1815	54.9%
2022	54.09	767^th	1841	58.3%
2023	48.22	955^th	1891	49.5%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Denver City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	70.97	307^th	1137	73.0%
2019	69.98	302^nd	1145	73.6%
2021	73.88	203^rd	1177	82.8%
2022	69.11	370^th	1172	68.4%
2023	70.17	356^th	1182	69.9%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Denver City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	41.24	947^th	1784	46.9%
2019	32.36	1299^th	1810	28.2%
2021	49.67	743^rd	1829	59.4%
2022	47.66	746^th	1837	59.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Denver City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	50.24	789^th	1803	56.2%
2019	38.05	1124^th	1824	38.4%
2021	47.35	885^th	1840	51.9%
2022	43.43	988^th	1853	46.7%
2023	40.96	1089^th	1913	43.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Denver City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	49.19	754^th	1691	55.4%
2019	38.05	1081^st	1714	36.9%
2021	53.73	685^th	1743	60.7%
2022	51.11	717^th	1762	59.3%
2023	47.86	852^nd	1820	53.2%
2024	36.81	1091^st	1804	39.5%

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Rank History for White students at Denver City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	52.88	681^st	1539	55.8%
2019	43.16	905^th	1526	40.7%
2021	46.28	826^th	1510	45.3%
2022	50.54	698^th	1525	54.2%
2023	57.04	613^th	1576	61.1%
2024	57.87	541^st	1556	65.2%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Denver City High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	265	6	0	200	0	n/a	n/a	471
1990	275	9	0	206	0	n/a	n/a	490
1991	297	8	1	241	1	n/a	n/a	548
1992	295	8	4	246	1	n/a	n/a	554
1993	292	5	4	257	3	n/a	n/a	561
1994	268	3	2	248	3	n/a	n/a	524
1995	275	11	1	208	0	n/a	n/a	495
1996	275	11	1	208	0	n/a	n/a	495
1997	255	16	0	218	0	n/a	n/a	489
1998	235	14	0	234	0	n/a	n/a	483
1999	220	15	0	251	0	n/a	n/a	486
2000	209	11	0	282	0	n/a	n/a	502
2001	178	12	0	244	0	n/a	n/a	434
2002	150	8	0	232	1	n/a	n/a	391
2003	150	8	0	232	1	n/a	n/a	391
2004	145	7	0	224	1	n/a	n/a	377
2005	134	7	0	236	2	n/a	n/a	379
2006	124	6	1	229	1	n/a	n/a	361
2007	135	5	4	250	0	n/a	n/a	394
2008	129	5	2	250	0	n/a	n/a	386
2009	132	3	3	259	2	n/a	n/a	399
2010	121	4	2	256	2	n/a	n/a	385
2011	105	3	0	278	2	0	1	389
2012	101	3	0	285	1	0	2	392
2013	101	2	1	298	1	0	4	407
2014	101	1	0	327	1	0	4	434
2015	117	1	0	367	0	1	2	488
2016	120	0	2	390	4	0	1	517
2017	116	0	0	394	0	0	0	510
2018	96	3	1	384	1	0	2	487
2019	91	2	0	387	1	0	3	484
2020	80	3	3	411	1	0	4	502
2021	71	4	2	410	2	0	5	494
2022	71	5	4	414	0	0	4	498
2023	69	5	4	439	0	0	4	521
2024	64	6	3	436	0	0	3	512

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Denver City High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	471	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	490	43.0	11.3	n/a
1991	548	42.6	12.8	n/a
1992	554	44.8	12.3	26.7
1993	561	43.0	13.0	32.4
1994	524	41.6	12.6	28.6
1995	495	38.0	13.0	29.7
1996	495	38.0	13.0	29.7
1997	489	39.0	12.5	29
1998	483	40.4	12.0	31.1
1999	486	36.4	13.4	39.1
2000	502	35.7	14.1	37.8
2001	434	37.3	11.6	44.9
2002	391	34.3	11.4	40.7
2003	391	34.3	11.4	40.7
2004	377	32.2	11.7	40.1
2005	379	31.1	12.2	43.5
2006	361	31.9	11.3	42.1
2007	394	32.3	12.2	33.2
2008	386	33.2	11.6	36
2009	399	34.3	11.6	48.4
2010	385	34.7	11.0	53.8
2011	389	36.0	10.7	46
2012	392	36.6	10.7	44.9
2013	407	36.0	11.2	38.8
2014	434	35.7	12.1	36.9
2015	488	37.0	13.1	41
2016	517	38.0	13.6	40.4
2017	510	41.6	12.2	38.8
2018	487	40.2	12.0	41.7
2019	484	41.0	11.7	38.8
2020	502	38.0	13.2	52.8
2021	494	41.5	11.9	50.8
2022	498	39.6	12.5	58.4
2023	521	36.6	14.2	47
2024	512	36.8	13.9	53.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Denver City High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	471	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	490	43.0	11.3	n/a
1991	548	42.6	12.8	n/a
1992	554	44.8	12.3	26.7
1993	561	43.0	13.0	32.4
1994	524	41.6	12.6	28.6
1995	495	38.0	13.0	29.7
1996	495	38.0	13.0	29.7
1997	489	39.0	12.5	29
1998	483	40.4	12.0	31.1
1999	486	36.4	13.4	39.1
2000	502	35.7	14.1	37.8
2001	434	37.3	11.6	44.9
2002	391	34.3	11.4	40.7
2003	391	34.3	11.4	40.7
2004	377	32.2	11.7	40.1
2005	379	31.1	12.2	43.5
2006	361	31.9	11.3	42.1
2007	394	32.3	12.2	33.2
2008	386	33.2	11.6	36
2009	399	34.3	11.6	48.4
2010	385	34.7	11.0	53.8
2011	389	36.0	10.7	46
2012	392	36.6	10.7	44.9
2013	407	36.0	11.2	38.8
2014	434	35.7	12.1	36.9
2015	488	37.0	13.1	41
2016	517	38.0	13.6	40.4
2017	510	41.6	12.2	38.8
2018	487	40.2	12.0	41.7
2019	484	41.0	11.7	38.8
2020	502	38.0	13.2	52.8
2021	494	41.5	11.9	50.8
2022	498	39.6	12.5	58.4
2023	521	36.6	14.2	47
2024	512	36.8	13.9	53.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Denver City High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$885 (6.5%)	$12,718 (93.5%)	$13,603
2020	$776 (5.7%)	$12,784 (94.3%)	$13,560
2021	$1,173 (8.0%)	$13,470 (92.0%)	$14,643

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Denver City High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1151^st of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1043^rd of 1961 High schools	8.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Denver City High School)	54	40	14%
End of Course Algebra I (Denver City Independent School District (Isd))	54	40	14%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Denver City High School)	50	52	2%
End of Course Biology (Denver City Independent School District (Isd))	50	52	2%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Denver City High School)	38	60	22%
End of Course English I Reading (Denver City Independent School District (Isd))	38	60	22%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Denver City High School)	46	55	9%
End of Course English II Reading (Denver City Independent School District (Isd))	46	55	9%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Denver City High School)	68	67	1%
End of Course U.S. History (Denver City Independent School District (Isd))	68	67	1%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	484	521	7.6%
African American	2	5	150%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	4
Hispanic	387	439	13.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	91	69	24.2%
Two or More Races	3	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.8%	47%	8.2%

Schools Near Denver City High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Denver City High School	Public	9-12	601 Mustang Ave	Denver City	79323	Yoakum County	Denver City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 592-5950	512	37	13.9	53.1%	64 (12.5%)	6 (1.2%)	436 (85.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	37.2	1253^rd of 1987 public high schools	36.9%		45.9	1043^rd of 1961 public high schools	46.8%	210	28.2	39.7	43.5	66.0	61.4	$14,643	$1,173	$13,470
Plains High School	Public	9-12	811 Cowboy Way	Plains	79355	Yoakum County	Plains Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 456-7401	134	19	7.2	56.7%	41 (30.6%)	0 (0.0%)	92 (68.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45.3	1045^th of 1987 public high schools	47.4%		51.3	895^th of 1961 public high schools	54.4%	150	38.7	43.8	45.5	55.6	83.9	$15,753	$1,012	$14,740
Seminole High School	Public	9-12	2100 N W D	Seminole	79360	Gaines County	Seminole Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 758-5873	836	75	11.0	53.0%	344 (41.1%)	10 (1.2%)	472 (56.5%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	56.5	777^th of 1987 public high schools	60.9%		46.6	1022^nd of 1961 public high schools	47.9%	245	53.9	63.4	58.2	57.4	73.7	$15,761	$1,266	$14,495

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